Meet our Full Time Staff

listed in their order of appearance...or alphabetical.

BEth bastoni, Housekeeping

I came to visit friends at Pilgrim Pines and I never left. This is a special community of people, staff and guests, with common values of commitment, acceptance, and making a difference in people's lives.

Pilgrim Pines is a place where people can relax, rejuvenate, and experience personal growth.

Kiss of the sun.Song of the birds.You’re closer to God’s heart in a garden than any place on Earth.

— Dorothy Francis Gurney

Jim condap, executive director

As a young boy, my experience at Camp Squanto was life changing. As I grew and experienced the love of Christ, the call to ministry was clear. My life was changed at camp. The call to come back and serve camp was undeniable.

I love the people who come to camp and the shared times of conversation, laughter, fun and deep meaning. Friends have become family.

Our purpose is to share the life-changing message of Jesus Christ and to help create an environment where all people can experience the grace and love of Jesus.

I love spending time with my family, enjoying live music, watching New England sports teams, cutting grass, and reading.

Shawn deraps, food service director

I was brought to Pilgrim Pines by my desire to work for the Lord. This is a place where I can be with like-minded individuals all working together for the Good.

Pilgrim Pines is a ministry that brings all people together searching for a deeper understanding of and relationship with Jesus. I love talking to guests about the workings of the Holy Spirit and how God is showing his faithfulness to his people.

Ben Gould, Ministry Staff

From an amazing youth group at ECC in Springfield, Mass. I discovered the Pines. Visiting for retreats and service projects I found myself working here.

Pilgrim Pines is a community of amazing people who love to serve the Lord. I know my time here will be well spent in growth and fellowship.

I enjoy playing Ultimate Frisbee and my guitar.

Josh Guyette, Food Service

I have lived on the lake my whole life and wanted to be apart of something more. I have found that in the Pines.

What I love most about my job is greeting guests with a smile, and listening to their experiences about their faith.

You can find me in the kitchen, but when I am not working I love hanging out and laughing with friends, all things Marvel, singing, and walking around the lake.

dave kennedy, facilities

What brought me to Pilgrim Pines? My truck!

I enjoy working with the cool people here. To me, Pilgrim Pines is a community of like-minded and spirited folks who share what we have with others and grow closer to God.

Tiffany Mannion, Road Scholar Coordinator

I deeply appreciate the opportunity to work with the Road Scholar Program at Pilgrim Pines and share my love of community and local culture and combine it with a rich legacy programming that has made Pilgrim Pines a successful destination for Road Scholar programming for the past 30 years.

At home I am surrounded by my amazing family that includes two children who are a wellspring of inspiration and beauty and a husband who continually sees the very best in everything. Being one of six siblings, they are extremely close and try to connect often for any and all reasons.

kayla o'donnell, marketing coordinator

I have been coming to the Pines since I was a very small child. I worked on summer staff and now I am on full time staff. I love it here and want to help make it great for everyone that comes, just like others did for me.

I love the community here and how I am challenged and able to grow. It's a great work environment. I love it!

Pilgrim Pines is a safe and welcoming environment where people come to grow, rejuvenate, and be with God. It's a place where people come to be themselves.

When I'm not working, you'll find me at Starbucks, traveling, hanging with friends, reading, or kayaking.

david page, facilities director

After moving from Alaska to New England, I was recruited by Pastor Nelson who married my wife and I at the Pines chapel to come work at Pilgrim Pines. I love working and serving with people from so many varieties of life.

I get to work in a beautiful outdoor setting and do something different every day. Pilgrim Pines provides a place for people to meet, learn, and grow in Christ.

I love traveling to visit family and exploring the world.

Cody Rodrigues, Camp Squanto Co-Director

Every year growing up, I was always looking forward to my week at Camp Squanto and time at Family camp. From the big games and campfire songs to the powerful messages taught and meaningful discussions had; Pilgrim Pines has had a strong impact on my faith. Over the years I have seen Pilgrim Pines inviting more and more people to have a relationship with Christ, as well as provide a peaceful place to learn and grow. It has been an incredible privilege to watch the Lord move here and I am excited to be of service.

When I am not at work, you can find me in the outdoors either wading in a river fly fishing or rock climbing through incredible landscapes.

Emily Sargent, Ministry Staff

I have been coming to Pilgrim Pines as a camper every summer since I was born. It was here, I formed the foundation of my faith and every year, my faith has grown.

After spending my first summer at Pilgrim Pines on staff, I felt a calling from God to serve his people in ministry and I'm so excited to see where God calls me on this journey.

I enjoy singing, laughing, and eating good food with people.

Erin Shea, Guest Services

My family has been vacationing at the Pines since I was 4 years old and I spent several summers working down at Squanto. Pilgrim Pines has always been my home away from home and I’m excited to be here full-time, to give back to the people & the place that has had such an impact on my life.

Pilgrim Pines is a place of community; a place to reconnect with God, renew relationships, and form new ones. The Pines is where I find peace and center myself.

I love reading and watching old movies, geeking out over anything Harry Potter or Marvel, cooking, and enjoying time outside.

Kelsey Shears, Camp Squanto Co-Director

Camp Squanto helped to shape and form the foundation of my faith through my youth. This ‘sweet spot’ on the lake tucked away in peaceful serenity quickly became my second home as I grew up and now I can proudly call it my first home!

I am passionate about discipleship and wanting people to experience the intimacy of Jesus and the presence of the Holy Spirit. I believe that as a follower of Christ, life is ministry and ministry is life and I am incredibly blessed to have the opportunity to serve with Pilgrim Pines and Camp Squanto for the sake of the Kingdom.